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Copycat Starbucks Cake Pops: The Sweet Secret Behind the Popular Treat

Copycat Starbucks Cake Pops:
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These copycat Starbucks cake pops are rich, moist, and coated in a smooth candy shell—just like the ones you buy, but made fresh at home! Perfect for birthday parties, baby showers, gifts, or coffee shop cravings. You’ll love how easy they are to customize with your favorite cake and frosting flavors. These pops are fun to make, budget-friendly, and freeze well for later.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box vanilla or chocolate cake mix (or 1 homemade cake layer, about 9-inch round)

  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup vanilla buttercream or cream cheese frosting

  • 2 cups candy melts (pink, white, or chocolate)

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother coating)

  • 24 lollipop sticks

  • Assorted sprinkles or decorations

Instructions

1. Bake the Cake
Prepare the cake according to the box or recipe instructions. Let it cool completely.

2. Crumble and Mix
Crumble the cake into fine crumbs using your hands or a food processor. Add frosting one spoonful at a time, mixing until the texture feels like playdough.

3. Roll into Balls
Scoop and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray and chill in the freezer for 30 minutes.

4. Melt the Candy Coating
Melt candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth. Add coconut oil if needed.

5. Dip and Decorate
Dip the end of each stick in melted coating, then insert into a cake ball. Dip the entire ball into the coating, tap off the excess, and top with sprinkles.

 

6. Let Set
Place upright in a styrofoam block or cooling rack to set completely (about 15 minutes at room temp).

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